Isaac W Bernheim Foundation Inc
Isaac W Bernheim Foundation Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Bernheim's mission is to connect people with nature. Bernheim's vision is that Bernheim will be a nationally treasured leader in ecological stewardship that inspires the exploration of our deep connections with nature.
About
THE ISAAC W. BERNHEIM FOUNDATION PROTECTS AND MANAGES OVER 14,500 ACRES OF FORESTS, LAKES, FIELDS AND ARBORETUM LANDSCAPES. THE BERNHEIM FOUNDATION USES THESE RESOURCES TO EXPLORE OUR DEEP CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS, SCIENTIFICALLY CURATED PLANT COLLECTIONS, ARTS IN NATURE, HIKING TRAILS AND EXAMPLES OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPES WHICH ARE ENJOYED BY OVER 200,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY.THE BERNHEIM FOUNDATION TEAM TOUCHES COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, COOPERATIVE RESEARCH ON CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGICAL ISSUES, THE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING ROOFS TO HELP REDUCE THE HEATING OF CITIES, AND BY PARTICIPATING IN NUMEROUS REGION-WIDE EFFORTS INCLUDING "CHILDREN AT PLAY INITIATIVES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WILDLIFE CORRIDORS.BERNHEIM ACTS AS A LEADER IN ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP BY USING BEST PRACTICES TO MANAGE OUR LAND INCLUDING PRESCRIBED BURNS, INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL AND THE RESTORATION OF IMPORTANT HABITATS. ADDITIONALLY, NUMEROUS UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES FROM ACROSS THE NATION CONDUCT ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH AT BERNHEIM, OR BENEFIT FROM THE RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY OUR STAFF. BERNHEIM ALSO TRAINS THE NEXT GENERATION OF NATURAL AREAS MANAGERS, ECOLOGISTS, HORTICULTURALISTS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATORS THROUGH OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “By connecting people with nature, bernheim improves quality of life, the understanding of ecological issues and the economic and social values of nature.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To connect people with nature through land conservation, education, ecological research and sustainable landscapes.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as KY.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2017 is located at HIGHWAY 245- GENERAL DELIVERY, CLERMONT, KY, 40110.
- The non-profit has reported 57 employees on their form as of 2017.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $986,038.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1929.
- The organization pays $1,558,410 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $235,073 in fundraising expenses.